lbrahim Muhammad
Police in Kano State have arrested 27 year old man Usman Lawan Baba over alleged armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred in 2023.
Spokesman of the command SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen.
He said , the suspect was arrested on 2nd October 2025 at approximately 1800hrs in connection with a kidnapping and armed robbery incident involving the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari, aged 41, which occurred on 9th August 2023.
He said, during the incident, the victim was kidnapped and robbed of two million seven hundred and fifty thousand naira (₦2,750,000), a Tecno Kevo 4 handset, and a wristwatch and the victim was successfully rescued by anti kidnapping as the suspects attempted to flee the town.
SP. Kiyawa said during interrogation the suspect, confessed to the crime and admitted to receiving six thousand naira (₦6,000) as his share of the stolen money.
He also revealed the identities of his accomplices, including: Bello Kici-Kici, Mallam Sale. Ruwa Shehu, Ibrahim Gwanja, Sule Naye.
The suspect will be charged to court upon the completion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commends the public for their continued support and cooperation in the fight against crime and acknowledges the outstanding efforts of the operatives involved in the operation.
He reiterates the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Kano State.
